[He could feel the tension no matter what and Kel let out a small sigh before pushing himself away as well once allowed to move by Mari. Right, this was awkward...]

Sorry. Sorry. I know Sunny doesn't like to be touched too much- was this a bit too much, buddy? [He had been a master at invading the other's personal bubble, but it was somethign he couldn't bring himself to do right there, right now, and he just... pushed forward as he could, trying to defuse the situation.] But yeah! Friends! It's lovely to have friends, right?

And, for once, I get to be both the taller and the older. Truly a glorious moment!